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Logisim

Logisim is an educational tool designed for creating and simulating digital circuits. It provides a graphical
interface that allows users to build circuits using various components like gates, flip-flops, multiplexers,
and more. Here are some key features and characteristics of Logisim:

Logisim is a powerful educational tool that makes learning and teaching digital logic design accessible
and engaging. Its visual approach helps users understand complex concepts in a straightforward manner.

Key Features

1. User-Friendly Interface: Logisim has an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to
design circuits without extensive programming knowledge.
2. Component Library: It includes a wide range of digital components, such as:
o Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, etc.)
o Flip-flops (D, T, JK)
o Multiplexers and demultiplexers
o Arithmetic units
o Memory elements
3. Simulation: Users can simulate their circuits in real-time, allowing them to test the behavior and
functionality of their designs immediately.
4. Educational Tool: Logisim is often used in academic settings to teach concepts of digital logic
design and computer architecture.
5. Modularity: Users can create subcircuits, making it easier to manage complex designs by
breaking them down into simpler components.
6. Cross-Platform: Logisim is Java-based, which means it can run on various operating systems,
including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Applications

 Learning and Teaching: Ideal for students and educators in electrical engineering and computer
science.
 Prototyping: Useful for quickly prototyping digital logic circuits before physical
implementation.
 Experimentation: Allows users to experiment with different configurations and concepts in
digital design.

Designing an 8 bit computer

Lab 1: Designing a Memory Cell Using D Flip Flop

Designing a memory cell using a D flip-flop in Logisim is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-
step guide to help you create a simple memory cell:

Step 1: Open Logisim

1. Launch Logisim on your computer.


Step 2: Create a New Circuit

1. Click on File and then New to create a new circuit.

Step 3: Add Components

1. D Flip-Flop:
o Find the Memory section in the component toolbar.
o Drag and drop a D Flip-Flop onto the workspace.
2. Input and Output:
o From the Wiring section, add an Input component (for the D input).
o Add an Output component (for the Q output).
o You may also want to add a Clock component from the Wiring section.

Step 4: Connect the Components

1. Connect the Input (D):


o Connect the output of the input component to the D input of the D flip-flop.
2. Connect the Clock (CLK):
o Connect the clock component to the CLK input of the D flip-flop.
3. Connect the Output (Q):
o Connect the Q output of the D flip-flop to the output component.

Step 5: Configure the Components

1. Clock Settings:
o You can double-click on the clock component to configure its frequency and other
settings if needed.

Step 6: Test the Memory Cell

1. Simulating the Circuit:


o Click the Play button (the one that looks like a triangle) to start the simulation.
o Toggle the input value while observing the output.
o Change the clock signal to see how the D flip-flop captures and holds the input value.

Components required
 5 input pins
 2 output pins
 1 D-flip-flop
 2 AND gates
 1OR gate
 1 NOT gate
 1 control buffer

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